Summit Realty Group CO hires Steve Hanson as Colorado state manager
John F. Manno, Summit Realty Group, Colorado Broker/Managing Partner, has announced the appointment of Mr. Steve Hanson as their Colorado State Manager. Most recently with Keller Williams Realty Downtown with previous experience as a builder and developer in Colorado he has been active in the industry for over 30 years. Steve’s main focus will be leading Summit Realty Group’s expansion of the Colorado agent base. Based in the Denver area, Steve Hanson will be available for special events, speaking engagements, networking, and the development of vendor relationships across the state.
Powered by four industry leading 100% commission programs and cutting edged web-base virtual office technology, Summit Realty Group’s agent command center offers today’s progressive real estate agent a seamless, efficient, and cost effective platform to call home. With the appointment of Mr. Hanson, Summit Realty Group Colorado continues their commitment and vision of being the cutting edge of “the future of real estate” one agent at a time.
If you are a Colorado real estate agent, or know of an agent, interested in Summit Realty Group’s turn-key web base real estate brokerage platform, allowing an agent to retain 100% of your hard earned commission, please visit their website today at www.summitrealtygrp.com.
For additional information, contact Steve Hanson, 720-226-4397 or [email protected]
Virtual or Just Paperless
There is a difference. Many flat fee brokers and 100% commission companies claim to be virtual, but they are not. Even traditional real estate companies are throwing around the term “virtual” these days knowing they need to make every attempt to stay competitive and relevant in todays real estate industry.
Fact is, just because a real estate brokerage has some sort of office Intranet and an online transaction management system, doesn’t make them a virtual real estate brokerage. This merely means they have ”paperless” capabilities and a place to get some office forms online.
My favorite oxymoron in the real estate industry today is when I see a brokerage advertising that they are a “virtual real estate brokerage with multiple office locations”. How can you be a virtual real estate brokerage but have multiple offices!
A definition of Virtual office:
| “A virtual office is a combination of off-site live communication and address services that allow users to reduce traditional office costs while maintaining business professionalism.[1] Frequently the term is confused with “office business centers” or “executive suites” which demand a conventional lease whereas a true virtual office does not require that expense.”[2] |
Although I am all for the paperless movement going on in the real estate industry and think it’s great to see companies out there making an attempt to make a difference, these companies absolutely can not say they have “gone virtual” unless they have canceled all of there leases and moved there entire office to an online platform. That is a true virtual real estate company!
Offices cost money. A lot of money. The more prime the location and posh the interior the more money they cost every month. Where do these brokerages get all of this money to pay for these offices? The real estate agents that work for them. Primarily through poor commission splits that favor the brokerage, ridiculous pass through fees charged to clients, and monthly office fees that are due whether the agent uses the office or not.
These fees and costs all add up very quickly and most agents are left with very little for themselves at the end of every transaction. This makes it nearly impossible for most agents to advertise their clients properties properly, or even at all, above and beyond the MLS. I know if I had the choice of listing my home with an agent who has a large marketing budget due to his low overhead or an agent with a “big name brokerage” who is on a poor commission plan with tons of monthly fees, I’m going to choose the agent with the large marketing budget! I want the business savvy agent who is smart with their money, not the lemming who gives up most of their paycheck because thats the way they were told they would be successful.
I think anyone looking to sell their home with an ounce of common sense can reason with that reality. Actually, I think that people who are interviewing agents to list their home should ask the agents what type of commission program they are on with their real estate brokerage to better understand the potential budget each agent has to market their home properly with! Maybe thats going to far though…or is it?
When it comes down to a real estate agents commission check, you can bet that every Summit Realty Group agent is getting the most money possible from every sale. Summit Realty Group quite possibly has the lowest cost per agent in the industry which allows us to provide the 4 industry leading 100%commission programs. We are a true virtual real estate brokerage. No expensive leases. No mandatory pass through fees. Just smart agents working on a smart business platform that is shaping the future of real estate.
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San Diego CDPE certification event on February 15-16th
February 15 & 16, 2012
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Notice to Public about a malicious real estate company
It has been brought to our attention that the company, The Virtual Realtors Group, has been sending emails and posting Internet videos from accounts owned by Summit Realty Group attempting to show affiliation with Summit Realty Group and/or cause damage to the Summit Realty Group brand and reputation. Virtual Realtors Group has also posed as Summit Realty Group in at least one instance in order to attempt, which failed, to recruit brokers in another state to join their company. In more than one instance, The Virtual Realtors Group has attempted to hack into and monitor and/or cause damage to the Summit Realty Group office systems. Summit Realty Group has stopped each attempt thanks to the help and support of Real Estate Tomato and GoDaddy. Summit Realty Group has concrete evidence of these fraudulent actions and has turned over this evidence to the proper authorities. Summit Realty Group would like to make it public knowledge that it is in NO WAY affiliated with The Virtual Realtors Group.
The real estate company, The Virtual Realtors Group, has based their real estate commission programs off of Summit Realty Group’s commission structure in an attempt to benefit from and reach the same level of success as Summit Realty Group. The Virtual Realtors Group has also attempted to offer similar benefits, resources, and marketing tools as Summit Realty Group. These so called resources, marketing tools and The Virtual Realtors Group benefits they state they offer are no comparison to what Summit Realty Group offers their clients and agents and should not be construed as being “similar” or on the same level.
Summit Realty Group prides itself on being the leader in virtual real estate brokerages. The level personal support Summit Realty Group offers is unmatched by any other virtual real estate company in the business. The interactive state of the art Summit Realty Group back office system is constantly evolving with the changing real estate market, helping real estate agents to work more efficiently while increasing their sales production. No other back office system compares!
Summit Realty Group is the future of real estate today and the original brokerage with 4 industry leading 100% commission programs. Other brokerages may follow or imitate but Summit Realty Group will always lead.
Summit Realty WA and Another Happy Client in Kirkland
Congratulations to Christina Goddard of Summit Realty WA on another successfully closed transaction and rave client recommendation. Christina Goddard joined Summit Realty Group last year and has been a important piece to our expansion into the Washington real estate market.
“Christina Goddard was our agent when we moved to Kirkland in 1998. We knew nothing of the area or the housing market. Christina found us the perfect home and saw to all the details while we went through the transition. She has also assisted us with another real estate transaction. She has been available over the years to answer our questions and also to help generously when our grown up kids have called her for advice. She goes far beyond the call of the job in so many ways. Christina not only knows the area and the process of buying and selling, but she knows people, and knows and understands the human side of real estate transactions. We recommend her to friends who are always as pleased as we are.”
Summit Realty in Washington, a part of Summit Realty Group, currently has real estate agents in King county, Skagit county, and real estate agents in Clark county. Summit Realty WA is expanding to nearby counties this year. Summit Realty WA has 4 industry leading 100% commission programs to choose from and is part of the fastest growing 100% commission brokerage, Summit Realty Group. Come see why so many agents are moving their license to Summit Realty WA.
The Best Month Ever!
What was the buzz around the Summit Realty Group virtual water cooler in April? Breaking sales records! April was a month to remember as Summit Realty Group broke year over year sales volume and closed transactions. Not only were they broke, but CRUSHED!
With over 60 new agents already for the 2011 year, this 100% commission brokerage is poised to quadruple all previous years statistics before the end of the year. Why are so many agents moving their licenses to Summit Realty Group? High paying commission programs, full broker support, and free training and marketing tools all wrapped up in a simple to use, online office.
Summit Realty Group knows the real estate industry is still, and always will be, a people business. Being a virtual real estate brokerage isn’t just about having the 4 best 100% commission plans in the industry, but also about being able to support our real estate agents 24 hours and day, 7 days a week. Our virtual office platform allows our real estate agents to access documents, transaction files, marketing materials, and training materials when convenient for them, not just during “office hours”. On top of 24 hour access to the online office, Summit Realty Group agents also have easy access to broker and marketing support without added charges or fines that other brokerages charge.
This 100% commission brokerages commitment to being the future of real estate today continues to exceed expectations for real estate agents and their clients. Come see why so many agents are moving their real estate license to Summit Realty Group.
22 agents in 22 days hired in March
Summit Realty Group is becoming one of the fastest growing virtual brokerages in California. For the month of March, Summit Realty Group has grown 21 agents stronger in just 31 days! Summit Realty Group’s commitment to being the future of real estate today continues to exceed expectations for our real estate agents. With 4 industry leading 100% commission programs, free agent websites, free online transaction coordinator, free E&O insurance, and full support and training, it’s no wonder why some many agents are moving their real estate license to Summit Realty Group.
What are Summit Realty Group agents saying about the support they receive with us? How about ”Everyone here is very prompt if you are in need any kind of assistance” and here is a recent statement about our state of the art online real estate back office “I moved over to Summit after browsing this amazingly organized website and is the best decision I ever made in Real Estate!” We asked another one of our new agents about what they thought about Summit Realty Group overall and this their reply was “I am very impressed with Summit Realty Group and all they have to offer.”
While most virtual brokerages are just another place to hang your real estate license, Summit Realty Group is a place to grow your business. We have all the tools and resources you need to be a successful real estate agent, even in what some call a “slow market”. Our 4 industry leading 100% commission programs are just the icing on the cake!
Who is Summit Realty Group?
Summit Realty Group is a Full-Service 100% commission Brokerage specializing in residential real estate throughout the U.S. Inspired by technological advancements and innovative marketing strategies; Summit Realty Group was founded on the principals of developing an eco-friendly, paperless virtual platform for conducting business. We have evolved into an extremely efficient brokerage for real estate agents to consider hanging their license and to achieve their goals during these economic times. We are the future of real estate today!
We Have Developed a System that gives our “mobile agents” all the necessary tools without the hassle and very high cost of the traditional office giving them the ability to focus and prioritize what is important and what isn’t! Our streamlined platform and comprehensive system is giving our agents the much needed education, training, tools and broker support to be successful in this very competitive industry. Our platform is very simple, yet powerful, offering our real estate agents the the best tools, resources, technology, training, education, world class support and commission options available to grow their business. Our in-house marketing department is another valuable asset available to our agents. Summit Realty Group has developed an online community replacing the old traditional office allowing our real estate agents to communicate with one another creating a positive and conducive culture. It truly has replaced the old brick and mortar office. We are extremely excited about our system and growth potential even during these uncertain times. Our streamlined system is cost effective for both us and our real estate agents and is the foundation to sustainable long-term growth. The icing on the cake is our 4 industry leading 100% commission programs. Our business model is creating exciting opportunities for real estate agents, real estate brokers and recruiters.
Our Mission is to be at the forefront of the ever-changing real estate market by implementing new and resourceful ways to buy and sell real estate. Summit Realty Group is leading the way in virtual real estate and our “mobile agents” are held to a higher company standard of facilitating every transaction with professionalism and compassion for their clients’. We strive for excellence and our goal is to provide our vendors, partners and clients the best possible solutions.
Real Estate Agents interested in joining Summit Realty Group San Diego can contact Travis Breton direct at (760)470-2752 or by email at [email protected]
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